Focus on Safety (Red Light Cameras)

As part of a community program to improve traffic safety, the City of Falls Church issues citations to motorists who are videotaped running red lights at two intersections: eastbound and westbound approaches at Broad and Cherry Streets as well as Broad Street and Annandale Road.

Monthly Reports

The table above summarizes the number of citations (violations and warnings) issued via red light camera monitoring in the City of Falls Church.

EastboundE. Broad St.at Cherry St.

WestboundE. Broad St.at Cherry St.

EastboundW. Broad St. atW. Annandale Rd.

WestboundW. Broad St. atW. Annandale Rd.

Total

August 2016

211

50

132

20

413

July 2016

247

54

128

19

448

June 2016

261

48

142

24

475

May 2016

211

32

153

30

426

April 2016

164

32

165

35

396

March 2016

228

46

135

31

440

February 2016

184

39

236

31

490

January 2016

109

51

164

23

347

December 2015

59

68

201

27

355

November 2015

32

67

215

19

333

October 2015

57

53

193

28

331

September 2015

53

63

174

12

302

August 2015

87

77

183

23

370

July 2015

98

76

200

28

402

June 2015

75

72

206

30

383

May 2015

89

47

209

26

371

April 2015

80

64

222

43

409

March 2015

91

42

206

37

376

February 2015

189

81

186

42

498

January 2015

51

55

176

32

314

December 2014

105

58

159

24

346

November 2014

107

65

169

0

361

October 2014

109

33

205

23

370

September 2014

115

68

185

25

393

August 2014

120

65

196

30

411

July 2014

65

16

94

12

187

June 2014

103

55

199

20

377

May 2014

119

76

182

36

413

April 2014

108

82

215

50

455

March 2014

164

98

140

36

438

February 2014

134

101

131

26

392

January 2014

93

108

236

36

473

Safety Tips
The Falls Church Focus on Safety Program reminds drivers to always approach an intersection safely. Drivers should slow down and prepare to make a complete stop when a light turns yellow. Yellow lights inform drivers about a change in traffic flow. Drivers should also always yield to pedestrians--as they have the right of way--and come to a full and complete stop before turning right on red. Drivers should make sure the roadway is clear before proceeding. It's the law.

Red-Light Violations
A red-light violation occurs when a motorist enters an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red. Motorists already in the intersection when the signal changes to red are not considered red-light violators. For example, a driver who enters an intersection on a green light will not receive a citation, even if that motorist must wait until the light turns red to complete a left-hand turn after oncoming traffic clears.

Issuing Citations
The intersection safety camera is activated when motion is detected, indicating a vehicle is entering the intersection after the traffic signal has turned red. The camera captures 2 images of the offending vehicle: one showing the vehicle before entering the intersection on a red light, and one showing the vehicle proceeding through the intersection on red. A video is also made of the violation. The images are reviewed and the violation confirmed by an officer with the Falls Church Police Department before a violation notice is issued.

Fines & Inquiries
Owners of vehicles that are photographed running red lights will receive a notice in the mail and are subject to a minimum fine of $50. Those who receive a violation can obtain additional information or view their photographs and video online. Inquiries about the program can be made to the Falls Church Police at 703-248-5025 or email. Citizens may also call 1-866-790-4111 toll free if they have questions.

Intersection safety is an important aspect of safety in our community for all motorists. Stop on Red!